Roasted Jalapeno Salsa Verde Recipe
This homemade roasted jalapeno salsa verde recipe is so easy to make and had the authentic flavors of your favorite restaurant salsa. Get those tortilla chips ready!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 22kcal
Equipment
- 1 comal or large pan
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 lb tomatillos peeled, rinsed and dried
- ½ small white onion
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves
- 3 large jalapenos*
- 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 large handful cilantro
- 1 teaspoon oil optional
- water to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large comal or frying pan and once hot add the oil if using.
- Place the tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos on the comal. Roast for 5 minutes on one side then flip over and roast for another 5 minutes.
- Continue to roast until the vegetables charr evenly then remove them as they're ready.
- Once the vegetables are charred place them in a blender cup then add the bouillon powder, salt and 1/2 cup water. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the cilantro and blend again until completely smooth. Taste and add more salt if desired. At this time you can add more water if you'd like a thinner salsa.
- Serve or you can also fry the salsa in a Tablespoon of oil for about 8 minutes. Serve as desired or allow to cool then place in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Notes
*You can add more jalapenos to make it spicier or less to make it milder. Additionally you can remove the seeds and pith to make the chiles milder.
This salsa will keep fresh for 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Use to top all your favorite Mexican dishes or you can also use it for cooking.
This roasted green salsa recipe makes 4 cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 4cups | Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
